LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Shenendehowa senior Shawn Bleic-
hert upon the occasion of capturing the New York State 55-meter Hurdles
Championship

WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical develop-
ment of the young people of this State, preparing them for the future by
instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a standard of
healthy living, imparting a desire for success and developing a sense of
fair play and competition; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the State of New York who, by
achieving outstanding success in athletic competition, have inspired and
brought pride to their school and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Shenendehowa student-athlete Shawn Bleichert upon the occasion of
capturing the New York State 55-meter Hurdles Championship on March 7,
2015, at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York; and
WHEREAS, A stand-out athlete, Shawn Bleichert won the New York State
Public School Title with an impressive time of 7.47 seconds; and
WHEREAS, Shawn Bleichert's overall record is outstanding; he was
loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and the
community at large; and
WHEREAS, Coach Jason Burlingame and his staff have done a superb job
in guiding, molding and inspiring Shawn Bleichert toward his goals; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and Shawn Bleichert has clearly made a contribution to
the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his school; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Shenendehowa senior Shawn Bleichert; Coach Jason Burlin-
game, and Assistant Coaches Lance Jordan, Mike Marino, and Scott Dochat
upon the occasion of capturing the New York State 55-meter Hurdles Cham-
pionship; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Shawn Bleichert, and Coach Jason Burlingame.